St. Teresa of Avila

 Catholic Community

THE OFFICE IS CLOSED BUT WE WILL BE ANSWERING THE PHONES FROM 9 AM - 5 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY.   WE WILL ALSO BE PICKING UP THE MAIL WEEKLY FROM THE POST OFFICE.

THE CHURCH IS CLOSED FOR INDIVIDUAL PRAYER, RECONCILIATION OR ANY OTHER GATHERINGS.

 ADORATION IS CANCELLED.

THE BAPTISM CLASS FOR MAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

IF YOU HAVE A NAME THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE IN OUR MASS INTENTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL THE CHURCH AT: stteresa@stteresaofavila.net
AND PUT UNDER THE TOPIC: MASS INTENTION.  Thanks.

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St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School
Now enrolling for Grades Preschool-8th Grades
Please contact the school for more information.
775-882-2079 or access our web site by clicking the school link above.
 

Facebook Message from Bishop Calvo

ALL parishioners of St. Teresa of Avila: 
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are asking all parishioners to respect one another by following the rules that are set in place for the well-being of all. We at St. Teresa’s are very concerned for the community and take this seriously.
St. Teresa’s Church hours have changed to the following:
                The Church will be closed for individual prayer, reconciliation any other gatherings. 
                The office will be closed but we will be checking our messages and picking up our mail.  If you need assistance, please call the church at 882-1968

This is a sad and hard time for all people.  As you know I am a firm believer in community joining and praying for the world. I ask that all will continue to pray and remember you do not have to be in a church for God to hear the prayers.  Each one of you are important to God, the Church and our community.
Stay home and pray, God is listening. Remember God is in control so please listen to Him. Help your neighbor if they need assistance. Maybe everything that is happening is God’s way of getting our attention to love one another.
 

Global Pandemic Message from Father Tom

Easter Letter - English and Spanish

Coronavirus Prayer

The Road to Emmaus, Third Sunday of Easter Homily, April 25/26, 2020

As we miss the Holy Mysteries celebrated in the Mass, remember how often we have taken it for granted.  It is not dramatizing but reenacted which brings in the Grace that came through Christ's sacrifice on Calvary.  Waiting for all of you who have missed this most ancient worship of Christianity, the celebration of Holy Mass to come together around the Eucharistic table so that I can join you in singing:  We proclaim Your Death O Lord! We profess your Resurrection. Until you come again!!
 
Let us also renew and rededicate ourselves to the protection and care of our Mother Mary. Intercede her help as we start the month of May dedicated to Mary as exhorted by Holy Father, Pope Francis.  Please ask each family members in your ministry to pray the Holy Rosary every day of the month of May.  Imagine at least 1000 families praying from our Parish!   Through our efforts I assure you the protection and Grace from the Lord through our Mother Mary.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary . . . . Pray for us. 
 
The letter for the month of May from Pope Francis is found at this link: 
 
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-04/letter-on-the-month-of-may-full-text.html


How to pray the Rosary:  

http://osvoffertory.com/portals/4/documents/pdf/howtorosary.pdf

Fr. Tom Babu

Dear friends in Christ,
   I take this time seriously to learn once again the gift of life amidst the scary scenario around us. My humble advice is to have mindfulness and be focused on every moment of our lives be it work or at home, doing chores, praying or having leisure time. Remember to smile also because it makes a difference. 
   We are alive and breathing as you read this message.  Instead of entering into conversations that ignite heated arguments find the good and best in others…
Life is too short to fight over pettiness at this time.
  The world including ours will change into a new normal that we are all soon going to be living.  Let us get prepared for that mentally and physically.  Let us also adapt to living situations which may not be the same as we enjoyed before.
   Let us be kind and loving to those around us.  There are many around us whom you know suffering beyond what words can explain.  People who are dying from corona or by other reasons and cannot even have a burial or the family members are not able to be around.  Economic problems are increasing for many and even access to food is a challenge.
   It is not easy to say God is still in control when we are scared and doubt!!  But remember He Is!  Pray with all your heart, mind and soul and not with mumbled words ...do your devotions, read the Holy Scriptures especially the Psalms for each day...be a learner of the Scripture.
   While we wait for the Governor's proclamation of new rules and regulations that will allow openings on a small scale, be prepared for that. Instead of finding fault with a leadership pray for our leaders both civil and religious.
   I do not consider it a privilege to say Mass for myself during these times without my loving community, but it is for all of those above mentioned causes and intentions that I pray and I do my private Mass wherever I am...
God bless you always,
Fr. Tom Babu
 

 Beloved in Christ,
 
 
Jesus promises to send the Spirit which will help us to see Jesus even when he vanishes from their sight.  His name is Paraclete, an advocate, a counselor and a defender to help them.  Jesus calls the Holy Spirit the Spirit of Truth and this Spirit is promised to all of us to be with us always.  Jesus will not leave his disciples orphans .This is the reason of our hope as a Christian that whatever may happen around us He is in perfect control.  He is the Son of God who knows that those who trust in Him and follow his call to selfless love in this world is guaranteed a life beyond this world …a life that never ends. This makes us to make a difference as a true disciple. The Holy Spirit is the one who reminds us of Jesus’ teaching, and the Truth .This truth has power to liberate us from every ignorance and darkness we are facing. The truth that the Spirit gives us liberates us to be free from any enslavement .The commandment to love is not a blind commandment to follow but a loving commandment that Jesus gives us to be God’s beloved sons and daughters .This is our identity and the world will come to know that we are Christians by our love .The Spirit invigorates us to be missionary disciples like Philip who went to Samaria.
Fr. Tom Babu, Pastor

We would like to thank you from the bottoms of our hearts!    We have been getting weekly and monthly donations that have helped us to “keep the lights on” as they say.  We know that during these tough times, our Church may not be the first or last thing you think of when deciding what to do with your money each month. We truly appreciate what you have been able to do for us.  The staff at St. Teresa’s are still working, though you may not see us regularly, except on the internet with our Masses.  We continue to maintain our building and get it ready so that hopefully soon we will all be able to worship together in our beautiful church.  We are also continuing to work in our various ministries, however in a different way.  These are truly unprecedented times!
We wanted to let you know that there are several ways you can support us financially, if you are able.

1. You can mail your envelope or check to the church:  St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community 3000 N. Lompa Lane Carson City, NV 89706.
2. You can go to our website:  www.stteresaofavila.net and click on the On Line Giving button. It will direct you on how to send in a one-time or recurring donation.
3. You can go by the church and drop your envelope into the mail slot on our front door.  Our staff members check this slot several times a day.
4. You can go to the Virtual Parish Offering Plate found on the Diocese of Reno’s website:  www.renodiocese.org.  Then scroll down to Support Ministry Today and click on that. Then you will find a picture that says

“Ways to Give to keep the Light Shining”.It will guide you to giving to our Parish.
 
As always we are continuing to keep you in our prayers and look forward to the time when we can be together to celebrate the Holy Eucharist.
God Bless,
Fr. Tom, Fr. Eduardo and The Staff of St. Teresa’s Catholic Community

FROM BISHOP RANDOLPH CALVO: SUSPENSION OF ALL PUBLIC MASSES 

I have decided, starting tomorrow, April 2, 2020, all churches and chapels will be closed in the Diocese of Reno.  This means that churches will not be open for private prayer, Reconciliation, Adoration, or any gatherings whether inside or outside.  There will be no celebration of Mass in private homes or the distribution of communion to small groups.  We have to encourage people to stay at home. This order extends through April 30, 2020

Assuring you of my prayers, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Bishop Randolph R. Calvo

Bishop Calvo Letter

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